Welcome all to the latest world news. What is hot today is a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that hit the southwestern part of Japan. There were no reported injuries or damages in this incident, but people who witnessed it was an earthquake.
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred in Miyazaki at around 9.19 pm on 12 January. The epicentre of this earthquake, according to findings by the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), is located at 37 km.
Now the country’s Meteorological Department has issued a Tsunami warning to Miyazaki and Kochi prefectures. After this warning of tsunamis was issued, people living near this coastal region were asked to evacuate as a precautionary step.
You might also be interested in knowing what the earthquake magnitude scale is. An earthquake magnitude scale is a measure of the earthquake to tell how much energy has been released.
See below the Earth magnitude scale range and its effects
- Less than 3.5 may not be felt but can be recorded on a seismograph
- From 3.5 to 5.4, it can be felt, but commonly, no damage is caused
- Below 6.0, it may cause a little damage to constructed Buildings and maximum damage to poor Buildings
- From 6.1 to 6.9, it may cause major damage to poorly constructed houses and buildings within a range of 100 km
- A 7.0 to 7.9 Magnitude Earthquake can cause serious damage over a maximum area
- 8.0 to 8.9 may shake a building or cause a building or bridge to collapse.
- 9 can cause major damage within a 1000 km range. But it is a rare phenomenon.
Did a tsunami hit Japan recently?
Yes, A broadcasting channel named NHK TV reports says there was evidence of a 1-meter-high tsunami reaching the land surface at the Miyazaki port after the quake occurred. During this sad incident, a person got a little injured falling from the stairs.
Why is Japan prone to earthquakes?
This is because of its geographical location, as it lies along the Ring of Fire, and the phenomenon of frequent earthquakes is felt by people. It was in the year 1993, a magnitude 8.2 earthquake hit the Japan Sanriku, while in the year 2011, a 9.0 magnitude scale quake hit the Japan Tohoku Region. Another reason behind Japan facing frequent earthquakes is the movement of the tectonic plates that reside underground in this region. Due to the movement, two or more tectonic plates meet and thus the earthquake.
How does Japan deal with tsunami signals?
Japan is a super advanced country known popularly in the world, nd it has an advanced quake monitoring and tsunami warning system in the world, which is very expensive. One more interesting thing to know is that the Japanese meteorological department embeds the alerts on TV screens to apeopleto aiew them in time.
Additionally, they also built a Concrete BREAKWATER, Floodgates, sea wall, dikes, etc.
How to take precautions for tsunamis?
If you know that there is a tsunami warning in your country or nearby t,, then the first thing is never stay near the shore or coastal sea or ocean area, don’t stay on water,, i.e even if you are swimming, also get out of the water immediately and go inside the house. Immediately share such information with friends and family online if such alerts are issued by the public authority of the region.
You can also follow this short guideKeep yourself alert, Analyse the nature of animals as Rise ocean water level rises.
- Safety kit included with radio, flashlight, medicine, water and some food
- Leave danger zones immediately
- Locate a safe place as the floor or climb a strong tree
- Get out othe off the water if swimming or boating
- Evacuate from the tsunami spot
Here you have read about the earthquake that shook Japan and the recent tsunami alerts. Provided also a detailed safety preparation guide to help you learn how to be cautious when it happens near you.
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